Global Influencers Gathered at #TeamGalaxy Connect 2026 in San Francisco

To celebrate the unveiling of Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Samsung Electronics hosted the #TeamGalaxy Connect 2026 event in San Francisco. For three dynamic days starting February 25 (local time), the event served as a vibrant epicenter for global creativity and technological exploration.

‘#TeamGalaxy Connect’ is an event where influencers — who actively use Galaxy products to create content across themes like camera, gaming, health, and fashion and beauty — become the first to experience the newly announced products on-site and create and share authentic stories. The event was attended by approximately 140 #TeamGalaxy influencers from 35 countries around the world, who were able to experience the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Experiencing the Infinite Possibilities of the AI Phone

The #TeamGalaxy Connect 2026 journey began with the ‘Galaxy Unpacked February 2026’ event, where #TeamGalaxy influencers experienced the new products firsthand and shared real-time reviews of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro on social media.

Fans worldwide expressed particular excitement for the innovative features showcased at the Unpacked event, including the Privacy Display and Photo Assist on Galaxy S26 Ultra, as well as the premium Hi-Fi sound experience of Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Ultimate Tool for Creators

Among the attendees was renowned one-person film production influencer Monique Yvonne (@moniqueyvonn), who shared an exclusive behind-the-scene story about the production of a film created with Galaxy S26 Ultra. The trailer of the film was showcased during the Unpacked event.

“Galaxy S26 Ultra transcends the traditional smartphone; it is a professional-grade tool meticulously designed for creators,” Monique remarked during an inspiration session with #TeamGalaxy influencers. “With its sophisticated AI integration and unrivaled camera performance, I expect it to enable even more creative and elevated content production.”

Reimagining Innovation through Camera, Gaming and Sound

Throughout the event, #TeamGalaxy influencers embarked on tailored content creation journeys, pushing the boundaries of Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro through three core themes — camera, gaming and sound.

#TeamGalaxy Connect 2026 sparked immediate global engagement, with various content capturing global audience’s attention. Highlighting Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera and AI features, influencer Mohamad Sofian (@sofyank96) created content with high-quality visual effects. Meanwhile, another influencer Ry Velasco (@ryvlsco) creatively showcased Galaxy Buds4 Pro’s Hi-Fi sound against the vibrant atmosphere of San Francisco. Furthermore, official #PlayGalaxy Cup livestream, featuring #TeamGalaxy influencers and top North American gaming clans 100 Thieve and Offline TV, recorded 16.77 million views, captivating the global gaming community.

A Celebration of Creativity and Global Connection

The three-day experience culminated in an evening of celebration, where the #TeamGalaxy influencers gathered to celebrate the diverse content produced during the journey. The night featured an awards ceremony that honored the most creative and impactful contributions, ending the #TeamGalaxy Connect 2026 on a high note of inspiration and shared vision.

David Moon, Head of the Influencer Marketing Group, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. “Seeing Galaxy’s innovation through unique and diverse lenses of our global #TeamGalaxy influencers has been an incredibly rewarding experience. We remain committed to bringing the everyday joys of Galaxy to fans around the world through the engagement with #TeamGalaxy.”